Natural Grocers FY26 Q3 net income drops 4.6% to $11.07 million; net sales rise 1.8% to $334.74 million

PUBT · 1d ago
Natural Grocers FY26 Q3 net income drops 4.6% to $11.07 million; net sales rise 1.8% to $334.74 million
  • Natural Grocers posted GAAP net income of USD 11.07 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, down 4.6%.
  • GAAP net sales rose 1.8% to USD 334.74 million, with daily average comparable store sales up 1.2%.
  • GAAP gross margin narrowed 0.6 percentage points to 29.3% on unfavorable sales mix, higher shrink, higher freight costs.
  • GAAP operating income slipped 3.8% to USD 15 million; pre-opening expenses were USD 1.29 million.
  • It plans to open six to seven new stores in fiscal 2026; it ended the quarter with 172 stores across 22 states.


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